Murray set to defend Olympic tennis title

Current British No 1 Dan Evans joins Murray in the men’s singles event; Johanna Konta and Heather Watson named in women’s singles and will team up for doubles; Murray will also play doubles event

Last Updated: 24/06/21 10:49am

Sir Andy Murray will be competing at his fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer

Sir Andy Murray will be competing at his fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer

Double gold medalist and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray will defend his Olympic tennis title after being named in Team GB’s squad for the 2020 Games.

“The Olympics means a huge amount to me, it’s a massive honour to be able to compete at a fourth Games,” Murray said.

“Leading Team GB out at the Opening Ceremony five years ago in Rio was one of the highlights of my career. Going to a second Olympics as defending champion is exciting and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

TEAM GB TENNIS SQUAD FOR 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES

Men’s Singles: Dan Evans, Andy Murray

Sir Andy Murray won gold in Rio de Janeiro and London but has been plagued by injury problems over the last three years

Sir Andy Murray won gold in Rio de Janeiro and London but has been plagued by injury problems over the last three years

Women’s Singles: Johanna Konta, Heather Watson

Men’s Doubles: Dan Evans and Neal Skupski, Joe Salisbury and Andy Murray

Women’s Doubles: Johanna Konta and Heather Watson

Mixed Doubles: TBC once the ranking cut off is known

More to follow…

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